Dome of Light, Kaohsiung (must see)
The Dome of Light, located in Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, is the world鈥檚 largest illuminated glass art installation and a shining symbol of the city鈥檚 artistic spirit. Created by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata, this massive dome spans 30 meters in diameter and covers 660 square meters with 1,137 vividly colored glass panels made through the use of fused Murano glass and hand-painted panels.
The Dome of Light tells a powerful visual story through four symbolic themes arranged in a circular narrative: Water represents the origin of life, Earth stands for growth and prosperity, Light symbolizes the creative force, and Fire captures destruction and rebirth. Together, these segments offer a meditation on the human experience, conveying a message of love and tolerance.
More than just an art installation, the Dome of Light serves as a cultural landmark commemorating Taiwan鈥檚 democratic history, including the Formosa Incident. The four main platform exits, designed with transparent glass reminid of the Luce Memorial Chapel. As a transfer point between the Red and Orange MRT lines, the station is a daily crossroads for commuters and a growing destination for local and international tourists.
The Dome of Light tells a powerful visual story through four symbolic themes arranged in a circular narrative: Water represents the origin of life, Earth stands for growth and prosperity, Light symbolizes the creative force, and Fire captures destruction and rebirth. Together, these segments offer a meditation on the human experience, conveying a message of love and tolerance.
More than just an art installation, the Dome of Light serves as a cultural landmark commemorating Taiwan鈥檚 democratic history, including the Formosa Incident. The four main platform exits, designed with transparent glass reminid of the Luce Memorial Chapel. As a transfer point between the Red and Orange MRT lines, the station is a daily crossroads for commuters and a growing destination for local and international tourists.
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Dome of Light on Map
Sight Name: Dome of Light
Sight Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (See walking tours in Kaohsiung)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (See walking tours in Kaohsiung)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Create Your Own Walk in Kaohsiung
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kaohsiung is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kaohsiung Introduction Walking Tour
Kaohsiung didn鈥檛 start as Taiwan鈥檚 southern powerhouse. Its first name, 鈥淭akau,鈥� came from the Makatau people, who lived off fishing, hunting, and small-scale farming in a land once described simply as a bamboo forest. Chinese settlers under the Ming and Qing dynasties kept the name, bending the pronunciation to their tongues. Then in 1895, Japan claimed Taiwan and gave the place a new... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Lotus Pond Walking Tour
They say that once, on a quiet day by Kaohsiung鈥檚 Lotus Pond, the Goddess of Mercy appeared in the clouds, riding a dragon above the water. The vision so impressed locals that they built temples and shrines to honor her presence.
That is only one of the reasons why Lotus Pond is today one of southern Taiwan鈥檚 most photographed landmarks. Created in 1951, the pond was envisioned both as a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
That is only one of the reasons why Lotus Pond is today one of southern Taiwan鈥檚 most photographed landmarks. Created in 1951, the pond was envisioned both as a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles